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WJ52 GUX

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,415 mi
Last recorded134,415 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 GUX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 134,415 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

epc light on

Fail 5 Sep 2014 134,129 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

epc light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,123 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 129,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

the engine management light flickers intermittently

Pass 6 Sep 2012 123,774 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 123,774 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2011 113,079 miles

slight rear brakes binding

Fail 16 Sep 2011 113,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight rear brakes binding

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre below 1.6 inner edge

slight play nearside track rod

Pass 7 Sep 2009 89,271 miles

nearside track rod has slight play

slight front brake judder

Fail 4 Sep 2009 89,268 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside track rod has slight play

slight front brake judder

Pass 13 Sep 2008 78,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,198 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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WJ52 GUX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ52 GUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ52 GUX registered?

WJ52 GUX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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